Examination arrangement

Course content

Organizational theory with focus on technology and change. Important topics are decision-making, bureaucracy, power, the relationship between technology and organization, organizational learning and organizational development. Readings are a combination of classics and texts on contemporary debates.

Duration of the course will be two semesters, and it is taught every second year, next time starting Fall 2017.

Learning outcome

Students should have a broad overview of the field of organization theory, and have an advanced understanding of the relationship between organization, technology and change. They should be able to reflect critically on important perspectives and positions, their content, methodology and logic of argument. Through working with reflection notes and the exam paper, students practice scientific writing.

Recommended previous knowledge

Masters degree in industrial economics and technology management, sociology, psychology or equivalent qualifications.

Required previous knowledge

Masters degree in industrial economics and technology management, sociology, psychology or equivalent qualifications.

Course materials

Readings are given at the course start.

Credit reductions